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− | # Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table | + | # Secure Buck/Form/Mould to Vacuum table. |
| + | Note: it is recommended to have the mold be a bit taller than desired part, to allow space for cut separation. |
| # Check seals around material and mold | | # Check seals around material and mold |
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− | # Open Vacuum Valve | + | # Open Vacuum Valve. You should see the plastic part quickly take the shape of the mold. |
| # Monitor pull of material over mold | | # Monitor pull of material over mold |
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− | # Close Vacuum Valve to Turn off Vacuum | + | # Close Vacuum Valve to Turn off Vacuum, when part is ready. |
− | # Allow part part to sufficient time cool. This is dependent on the thickness of your material. | + | # Allow part sufficient time to cool, before separation. This time frame is dependent on the thickness of your material. |
− | # Push bed/platen/platform lever Up to lower down and pull away from part. | + | # Push bed/platen/platform lever Up to lower down and pull mold away from formed part. |
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| [[File:Bvf_vacuum_valve.jpg|300px]] | | [[File:Bvf_vacuum_valve.jpg|300px]] |
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| # Turn off Main Wall power. | | # Turn off Main Wall power. |
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| + | [[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]] |
| [[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] | | [[File:Bvf main power.jpg|300px]] |
− | [[File:Bvf machine power.jpg|300px]]
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